Sep 11, 2018 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
If you are looking for a complete resort experience, look no than further Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. Located in the cities popular historic Greektown Entertainment District, the thirty story hotel tower proclaims its presence as a premium casino property delivering excellence in everything from dining to entertainment. Since their opening in 2000, Greektown Casino-Hotel has continued to enhance the property with features to make their guest experiences inviting and seamless including lavish rooms, multiple dining options, a 3,500 parking garage, and the latest and greatest games spread throughout their casino floor.
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Sep 11, 2018 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
What started with thirteen of the top casino chefs from throughout the region ended with one grand champion, and the crowning of this year’s Culinary King of the Casino. Chef Shawn Mac from Greektown Casino in Detroit, Michigan bested the other entries in Gaming and Destinations annual Casino Chef Showdown.
After three rounds of voting for recipes from the chefs, it was Chef Mac’s Seared Mangalitsa Pork Rack Chop that garnered the most votes and put him in the winner’s circle.
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Sep 11, 2018 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
In the world of rock music, there are some frontmen who are so strongly associated with the band, it’s impossible to envision the band existing without him. You couldn’t have the Rolling Stones without Mick Jagger; Steven Tyler is the face of Aerosmith; and for years, Freddie Mercury was the performing heart, soul, and voice of Queen. When Mercury met his untimely demise in 1991, it was a foregone conclusion that Queen was over. Through the years, there have been occasional attempts at reviving the band. George Michael’s 1992 performance at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert led many to think that he might step in; then the 2005-2006 tour of Queen + Paul Rodgers seemed like it might pave the way for future studio albums, but that ultimately fizzled out. It wasn’t until Adam Lambert captivated America in Season 8 of “American Idol” that Queen found what they were looking for, not as a replacement for their irreplaceable frontman, but a new voice to bring 30 years of Queen music to new audiences.
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May 25, 2018 | Gaming News, In this Issue
The results are in…and Gaming and Destinations is excited to announce this year’s Top Casinos for everything from rooms and suites to entertainment and eats!
This year, our Readers’ Choice Awards had over 40,000 votes from gaming enthusiasts throughout the region letting us know their favorite casinos to stay and play.
We hope you enjoy reading through this year’s awards, and perhaps visit a few on you next gambling adventure!
Congratulations to all of the winning properties on a job well done! These awards show that your hard work to satisfy your customers is unprecedented and noticed by all!
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May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Michigan Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. MGM Grand Detroit
3. Island Resort & Casino
Best Suites
1. MGM Grand Detroit
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
Best Rooms
1. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
2. MGM Grand Detroit
3. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
Best Casino Floor
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Spa
2. Gun Lake Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Poker Room
1. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
2. MGM Grand Detroit
3. Island Resort & Casino
Best Restaurant
1. Island Resort & Casino
2. Gun Lake Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Buffet
1. MGM Grand Detroit
2. Gun Lake Casino
3. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
Best Spa
1. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
2. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
3. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Best Pool
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Island Resort & Casino
Best Golf Course
1. Island Resort & Casino
2. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
3. Bay Mills Resort & Casino
Best Entertainment
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Nightlife
1. MGM Grand Detroit
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Gun Lake Casino
Best Theme
1. Island Resort & Casino
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Gun Lake Casino
Best Casino Personnel
1. Island Resort & Casino
2. Gun Lake Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Customer Service
1. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
2. Island Resort & Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Advertising
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. Island Resort & Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Players Club
1. MGM Grand Detroit
2. Island Resort & Casino
3. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Southern Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Award Winners
Mid-South (Includes central & Southern Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama)
Best Overall Property
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Pearl River Resort
3. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
Best Suites
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
3. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
Best Rooms
1. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
2. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
3. Cypress Bayou
Best Casino Floor
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Harrah’s New Orleans
3. Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Best Poker Room
1. Pearl River Resort
2. Harrah’s New Orleans
3. Horseshoe Casino Bossier City
Best Restaurant
1. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
2. Paragon Casino Resort
3. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
Best Buffet
1. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
2. Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
3. Pearl River Resort
Best Spa
1. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
2. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
3. Pearl River Resort
PIC Best Pool
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Paragon Casino Resort
3. Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Best Golf Course
1. Pearl River Resort
2. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
3. Paragon Casino Resort
Best Entertainment
1. Pearl River Resort
2. Harrah’s New Orleans
3. Paragon Casino Resort
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Pearl River Resort
2. Paragon Casino Resort
3. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
Best Nightlife
1. Golden Nugget Lake Charles
2. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
3. Harrah’s New Orleans
Best Theme
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Harrah’s New Orleans
3. Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino Shreveport
Best Casino Personnel (Dealers, Slot attendants, etc…)
1. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
2. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
3. Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
Best Customer Service
1. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
2. Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
3. Harrah’s New Orleans
Best Advertising
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
3. Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Best Players Club
1. Harrah’s New Orleans
2. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
3. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
